- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵42 (Taka 725) | Taka 335 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (Taka 571) | Taka 428 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵25 (Taka 430) | Taka 173 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (Taka 190) | Taka 74 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (Taka 177) | Taka 98 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (Taka 134) | Taka 58 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (Taka 739) | Taka 373 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (Taka 224) | Taka 148 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (Taka 187) | Taka 24 | + 668% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (Taka 88) | Taka 338 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (Taka 639) | Taka 2,417 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (Taka 170) | Taka 101 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (Taka 87) | Taka 46 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,284 (Taka 142,109) | Taka 42,612 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (Taka 59,073) | Taka 35,009 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (Taka 7,250) | Taka 4,026 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,172 (Taka 88,718) | Taka 44,270 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (Taka 39,702) | Taka 26,672 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (Taka 6,012) | Taka 3,605 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵250 (Taka 4,282) | Taka 2,007 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (Taka 26,062) | Taka 43,423 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (Taka 6,929) | Taka 14,696 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (Taka 317) | Taka 299 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (Taka 279) | Taka 545 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (Taka 3,105) | Taka 2,215 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (Taka 3,016) | Taka 2,647 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (Taka 4,716) | Taka 4,735 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (Taka 3,693) | Taka 4,152 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵24,000 (Taka 411,718) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.70 (Taka 81) | Taka 93 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (Taka 2,463) | Taka 2,382 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (Taka 310) | Taka 419 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Taka 431) | Taka 522 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (Taka 2,558) | Taka 1,181 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (Taka 280) | Taka 370 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (Taka 183) | Taka 293 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (Taka 524) | Taka 361 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (Taka 109) | Taka 91 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (Taka 121) | Taka 107 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (Taka 258) | Taka 317 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (Taka 1,731) | Taka 951 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (Taka 1,068) | Taka 793 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (Taka 3,593) | Taka 3,706 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (Taka 2,220) | Taka 2,831 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (Taka 458) | Taka 1,364 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (Taka 347) | Taka 338 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Taka 119) | Taka 501 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (Taka 23,426) | Taka 35,756 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.92 (Taka 67) | Taka 22 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (Taka 3,983) | Taka 2,792 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (Taka 202) | Taka 232 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,762 prices entered by 411 different people.
Cost of living in Ghana is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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